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We're Gift of the Year 2026 Finalists!

posted on 3 Mar in Gift of the Year, Our Products by The Marketing Angels.

The celebration continues with the announcement that we’ve made Finalist in the Gift of the Year Awards 2026, not once, but twice!

"The Gift of the Year awards, run by the Giftware Association, is the largest, longest running, most highly respected awards for the home and giftware industry.” We’re thrilled that two of our products have been awarded Finalist.

Making it to this stage of the competition in two categories demonstrates the range of excellent products we offer not just within the festive season (backed by 30 years of trading Christmas) but also in design-led gifts and homewares.

Many of you will have seen our shortlisted products at NEC Spring Fair and at our Showroom. Now’s the perfect time to pre-order (or order more!) of the Finalist products to benefit from not only some great, industry expert-selected products, but products that will also be receiving a lot of attention online.

Gift of the Year 2026 Finalist – Festive & Occasion Category

JNJ456A - Glass Book Christmas Decoration: 'Enchanted Folktales of England'.

JNJ456B - Glass Book Christmas Decoration: 'Irish Fairytales'.

JNJ456C - Glass Book Christmas Decoration: 'Folk & Fairytales of Scotland'.

JNJ456D - Glass Book Christmas Decoration: 'Myths & Legends of Wales'.

In the Festive & Occasions Category, this exquisite range of 4 countries: English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh glass storybook decorations, are a whimsical take on their rich history in folk + fairytales. These beautiful decorations are uniquely and exclusively designed for Heaven Sends, and make a chic memorable tree decoration honouring your favourite countries. With a bespoke intricate design for each one and a subtle glitter finish, these delicate mini Christmas books really stand out from the crowd.

Gift of the Year 2026 Finalist – Design & Craft Category

In the Design & Craft Category... our cute smiling crochet sunflower is the perfect gifting pick-me-up for cheering up a friend, and also makes the perfect tabletop companion! Crochet items are a big UK trend currently, so it's a no-brainer to add this crafty friend to your product offering.

See the Finalists & Find Out More:

Our Finalist products & shortlisted products are available to view in our Showrooms, alongside our entire collections across Christmas, Autumn, Halloween, Everyday, Spring, Easter, Garden. It's the only place to see our amazing full collection of over 8,000 lines. Book a showroom visit here or contact your Angel Rep.

⭐️ Vote for us in the People’s Choice Awards! ⭐️

Anyone can vote for their favourite products! We’d really appreciate it if you could vote for us.

Place your vote & find out more here.

If you have any queries about any of our products, trade shows or require any assistance at all, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team of 'Angels':

Tel: (+44) 0121 351 7457

Email: sales@heavensends.com

We've been shortlisted for Gift Of The Year Awards 2026!

posted on 15 Jan in General News, Gift of the Year, Our Products by The Marketing Angels.

We’ve done it again! Not one, not two but THREE of our products have made the Gift of the Year Awards 2026 shortlist and it’s safe to say we are thrilled.

"The Gift of the Year awards, run by the Giftware Association, is the largest, longest running, most highly respected awards for the home and giftware industry.”

For this year’s awards, we entered three different categories, to showcase the wide range of exciting products across our collections.

We are over the moon to enter the next stages of the competition, which gives recognition of talent & design exclusivity within the giftware industry.

See our Shortlisted Products at NEC Spring Fair or at our Showroom:

We invite you all to see our shortlisted products at NEC Spring Fair Birmingham, where they will be displayed in The Gift of the Year Pavillion in Hall 5 for the duration of the show, from the 1^st-4^th February. There will be a live judging round at Spring Fair.

You will also be able to see them displayed in person on our stand at Hall 4, stand B60-C61 (new stand location).

Alternatively, our shortlisted products are available to view in our Showrooms, alongside our entire collections across Christmas, Autumn, Halloween, Everyday, Spring, Easter, Garden. It's the only place to see our amazing full collection of over 8,000 lines. Find out more about our Showrooms here.

Our Shortlisted Products- Available for Pre-order:

Historic Plaque Trays & Coasters

Shortlisted in the Home and Kitchen Category, these exclusively designed historic Plaque Trays + Coaster range, is inspired by the classic London Blue Plaque design. This tongue-in-cheek collection is ideal home gifting for all the pooch lovers, horse-riders, football fanatics or green-fingered gardener's out there!

Historic Plaque Trays Collection - NHH748

NHH748B - Dog Lover

NHH748C - Football Fanatic

NHH748D - Equestrian

NHH748E - Gardener

Historic Plaque Coaster Collection - NHH749

NHH749B - Dog Lover

NHH749C - Football Fanatic

NHH749D - Equestrian

NHH749E - Gardener

UK & Ireland Countries Glass Hanging Book Decorations Collection - JNJ456

In the Festive & Occasions Category, this exquisite range of 4 countries: English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh glass storybook decorations, are a whimsical take on their rich history in folk + fairytales. These beautiful decorations are uniquely and exclusively designed for Heaven Sends, and make a chic memorable tree decoration honouring your favourite countries. With a bespoke intricate design for each one and a subtle glitter finish, these delicate mini Christmas books really stand out from the crowd.

JNJ456A - England

JNJ456B - Ireland

JNJ456C - Scotland

JNJ456D - Wales

Crochet Emotional Support Sunflower - DAT309

In the Design & Craft Category... our cute smiling crochet sunflower is the perfect gifting pick-me-up for cheering up a friend, and also makes the perfect tabletop companion! Crochet items are a big UK trend currently, so it's a no-brainer to add this crafty friend to your product offering.

What a great way to start the year!

If you have any queries about any of our products, trade shows or require any assistance at all, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team of 'Angels':

Tel: (+44) 0121 351 7457

Email: sales@heavensends.com

Heaven Sends receive a ‘Highly Commended’ Award in the 2025 Gift of the Year Awards

posted on 3 Jun in Events, Our Products by The Marketing Angels.

We’re so pleased to announce that alongside achieving ‘Finalist’ in this year’s Gift of the Year Awards in the Home & Kitchen category, Heaven Sends went on to receive a ‘Highly Commended’ Award from the judges. Our collection of Ceramic Book Vases held their own against some strong competition. Congratulations to all the finalists and the winners!

The Gift of the Year awards celebrate creativity, sustainability and highlight the very best in the home and gift industry. It was Heaven Sends’ first year entering the competition and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed the process, from having our vases featured on the GoTY stand at NEC Spring Fair, to enjoying the black-tie awards ceremony- and of course, eagerly awaiting the results! Safe to say, we’ll be back for next year’s award with more of our fabulous products.

Our trio of ceramic botanical book vases.

[Green vase: FDT090, Purple vase: FDT092 & Blue vase: FDT091]

Andy Jones, Director at Heaven Sends, said:

“What an amazing result to reach both Finalist and ‘Highly Commended’ with our first ever entry. We’ll be back, with more exciting products- our eyes firmly on that winner’s trophy!”

The team all had a wonderful time at the GoTY awards ceremony, it was the perfect chance to wear their glad rags and dance the night away.

Chris Workman, PR & Marketing Manager at the Giftware Association, said:

"The quality of entries this year was truly outstanding. Gift of the Year continues to shine a spotlight on the most exciting talent in the home and gift industry, and our 2025 winners are a testament to the creativity and resilience of this vibrant sector.”

Learn more about our ceramic botanical vases on our website.

Or see them for yourself: our bestselling Botanical Book Vases are on display at our Showrooms, come and see what all the fuss is about.